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Tuesday, 30 April 2013

“Estevan
come back to bed.” He looked at her and smiled replying, “In a minute darling
just talking to Blair.” Dawn saw that look in his eyes that only said one thing
to her, he was about to go back on his promise and go back to dodgy dealings.
Estevan’s promise was very simple he was leaving the drugs, cutting his hours
to help out with Art and they were going to spend more time together so her
question was simple, “Are you dealing drugs?”

Estevan told
Blair he’d ring back soon and looked at Dawn, “Blair was asking the question…”

He didn’t get time to finish before Dawn exploded, “Haven’t both of you learnt
your lessons? Blair almost lost his life, Art was almost kidnapped and not
forgetting the whole family has been affected by this and you want to go back
and risk everything? If you go back to drugs honeymoon or not, I’ll leave you.”
Then she locked the door behind her and started to pack her things. Estevan
knew she wasn’t joking and he had to admit he was deeply in love with her and
he couldn’t risk losing her.

He shouted through the door, “Dawn, open this door
at once.”

“No now go
away.” Estevan was really angry that she wouldn’t open the door and what he
said next was harsh and not meant the way it sounded but he had lost his
temper, “I have a deal for you quit your business and I’ll say no.”

Dawn opened
the door in temper and said, “Who the hell do you think you are? I will not
quit my business because you say so.”

“At least it
got you to open the door. When we have a baby you’ll need to stay home.” Dawn
look horrified at her new husband, “If I choose to stay home then it will be
because I choose. I had been thinking of a new line within my business but I
was going to discuss it with you when we got home but now…”

Dawn was now so
upset she turned away from Estevan. He knew he was in the wrong and shouldn’t
have twisted everything and calmly said, “Darling I’m sorry. I am going to tell
Blair no to the drugs and I didn’t want to frighten you by forcing the door so
I said that about your business instead. I hate to say this but you don’t come
across the housewife type.”

Dawn’s tone
was firm as she stated, “Tell Blair now or I leave.”

Starlight Shores

Blair had
heard on the phone Dawn’s temper start but now he was waiting for his fate,
“Aren’t you going to say something?” Teddy lay on the bed and replied, “What do
you want me to say? Yell, scream, please Blair tell me?” There it was the harsh
tone of his wife, “You are angry at me for considering the drugs again?”

“No. I’m
fine.” Blair went to hug her but she responded by saying, “Blair I’m tired.” He
got off the bed and shouted, “Fine I’ll say no ok just please don’t be like
that.”

Teddy and a smile on her face and responded softly, “Now that’s over
come back to bed for a bit.”

Sunlit Tides

“The answer
is no. Tell Carl thanks but we are out.” Estevan said to Blair.

“I had time
to think and I thought the same thing.”

“You mean
Teddy got to you?”

“Dawn yelled
at you.”

“Point taken
Blair. Look after Teddy and the baby. My advice to you is head to Monte Vista
now for a good relaxing holiday.”

“Hope Dawn
is ok with you now, Bye.”

“Me too,
bye.”

Estevan saw Dawn looking at him, “I’m sorry really I am. I shouldn’t have
said anything. What was your new business idea?”

“I was
thinking about designing nurseries only as well as your future businesses.”
Estevan held her, “I really like that idea now please can we forget the last
hour and pick up from where we were in bed. I’d really like a honeymoon baby.”

“Don’t ever
yell at me again like that.”

Estevan smiled and pulled her in close for tender
kiss, “I won’t and I will never deal again. I love you.”

“I love you too;
just remember you have a lot to lose if you go back.”

Estevan picked her up and
started to carry her to the bedroom, “Estevan, what are you doing?”

“You are
right about the drugs but I’m bored of talking. Now I am going to make love to
my beautiful bride.” Dawn grinned at him and asked, “What do you have in mind?”

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

Teddy sat on
the sofa and asked, “Blair why are we here?” Blair sat next to her and replied,
“Don’t you remember? You came here and I came after you. Then I took you for
our first date.” Teddy put her head on his lap.

“I remember you are a good dancer.” Blair
smiled at her and replied, “Gorgeous, I’ve missed you these last few months and
I meant what I said I’m going to make it up to you.” Teddy bit her lip
listening to Blair and kept thinking, ‘Shut up already and kiss me. I mean
really kiss me.’ Blair immediately got up and requested Teddy followed him. She
took his hand as he led her towards the fire place upstairs. Blair had arranged
a romantic setting with candles and flowers along with champagne. “You did this
for me?”

As he wrapped his arms around her he replied, “I did it for us. Now
come and sit down.”

Teddy was
waiting for a response from Blair as she sat there but there wasn’t one. The
only thing he had done was offer a glass of champagne but she refused the glass
because she was pregnant. ‘He has brought me all this way and we are going to
just sit here.’

Teddy thought as she looked at her husband. Then it had occurred
to her that giving Blair a hard time about not being there could have affected
him. “Blair, are you mad at me?”

He calmly
replied, “A little…”

“What did I
do?”

“I was away
from you for months trying to hunt Adam. Then you and the others deal with it
in a few days. It’s my job to look after you not the other way around.”

Teddy
cradled his face as he leaned in towards her, “It maybe your job to protect me
but it’s my job to protect you as well.” Blair with his cheeky grin asked,
“Have you forgiven me yet?”

“I’m warming
to the idea.”

Blair pulled her on top of him and asked, “What can I do to warm
you to the idea?”

“I told you
through my thoughts just kiss me.” Blair didn’t hesitate in accepting her
request. After a while he asked, “How was that?” Teddy smiled pointing to her
neck and with a cheeky tone said, “Now, kiss me here.” Once he’d kissed her on
the neck Blair asked, “Anyone would think you are trying to get me into bed.”
Teddy had a smug look on her face and replied, “Is that a problem?” Teddy was
shocked at Blair’s response, “Actually it is.” Teddy was about to speak but
Blair put his finger on her lips and continued, “When we went to the wedding
and I saw you in that stunning dress I wanted to rip it off your body and have
you there and then but we were fighting and I felt cheated.” Teddy kissed him,
“Funny you should say that because the suit you wore I felt the same way and as
for the dress I brought it with me.” Blair looked into her eyes and simply
said, “I love you.”

He pulled her close and just held her as they both fell
asleep in front of the fire.

Teddy woke
to the smell of breakfast and made her way downstairs. The table was already
set and she saw Blair plating up food. “Food smells good.”

“This is my
third attempt and this time it’s not burnt.” Teddy laughed, “Ok so I’m not good
at cooking breakfast.” Blair stated.

“I think you
should let me be the judge of that.” As they started to eat the food it became
clear that Blair’s food was awful but Teddy not wanting to hurt his feeling
continued to eat and said, “So what is the plan for today?” Blair looked at her
and replied, “First thing I’m doing is taking you out for breakfast.” Teddy
tried to argue but Blair wasn’t listening and insisted that they were leaving
ten minutes.

On their way
to the local restaurant Blair asked, “Do you know what the sex of the baby is?”

“I didn’t
want to know. Harmony wants a little sister.” Blair chuckled slightly and pulling
Teddy close to him asked, “If Harmony is right and she has a little sister what
do we call her.”

“I guess we
will have to start thinking of names then. The baby is due in a few weeks. I
should be home resting not on holiday.”

“This is a
perfect way for you to rest and with me keeping an eye on you.”

When they
got to the restaurant they ordered their food and Teddy asked, “Before we
discuss baby names, are you and Estevan going to work together again?”

Blair sat
back in his chair, “I am thinking about it but I want a better deal so we will
see. I know William and Blake will not be happy but I want a better cut.”

“Gorgeous will
you excuse me I’ve just seen someone I know.” Teddy had a bad feeling about
this but continued to watch Blair talk to the man.

“Blair
didn’t expect to see you around here.” The men shook hands and Blair replied,
“How the fuck did you get out.”

“I have good
solicitors and on appeal they over turned my conviction. Heard you and the boss
had a bad time with some dealers? Sorry about not warning you about those two
before I got sent down. Listen if you and boss are still interested in a shipment
just call me. Here is the new number and we will have the same deal as before.”

Blair took the number as soon as the guy disappeared he rang Estevan, “This
better be an emergency Blair cause I am busy.” Blair yelled, “Go in the other
room now.” He waited for a moment and then continued, “Guess who got out on
appeal?” “Carl is out?” Estevan asked in shock. “What do you want me to do say
yes or no to the shipment?”

Tuesday, 9 April 2013

As they
watched the sun come up Lexy said, “The last few days have been great but I
guess it’s time to get back to reality.” Holding Lexy, Blake replied, “This
time we have each other. When we get back home we can…”

Lexy turned
around and held Blake’s face and said, “We do have each other but I have a
house and I need to go home.”

Blake pulled
away from Lexy and started to raise his voice, “No, you are not going back there
and this is not up for discussion.”

Lexy screamed back which took Blake by
surprise, “I’m not someone you can control, Blake. I understand that you are
worried because of what Adam did to me in the house but it is still my home. I
mean your Dad is great but I don’t want to live with anyone’s parents.” After
she said her piece she stormed off. Blake chased after her, “Lexy, wait.” A few
minutes later Lexy stopped and said to Blake with a harsh tone, “What?”

“I didn’t
mean it the way it came out.” Lexy just looked at him and replied, “Yes you did
and you expected me to just go along with you and not put up a fight. I will
not be a push over. I want a future with you but not if that means you think I
will do everything you say.”

Blake in a
firm tone replied, “This is not about controlling you Lexy. I’m worried about
you going into the house and having flashbacks and being scared. However if you
really need to go back then I will bring your things back to the house but if
you feel uncomfortable at any time I’ll be there, agreed?”

Lexy
tightened her grip around his waist, “Thank you.” Blake knew he could have
handled it better but deep down he was worried. Since the night she was
attacked she hadn’t been home and he wasn’t sure how stepping back into the
house would affect her. He brushed his hand through her hair and softly
replied, “I’m sorry the way I yelled, Lex. I’m just very worried about you.”

“I know you
are but I will be fine.” She wasn’t convinced by her own words but hoped things
would be fine, “To celebrate our last few hours here would you allow me to cook
you dinner?”

“Blake that
is sweet but we are staying with Will and Heather.” Blake had a grin on his
face, “Ah but I have my Dad’s keys to the house.” He pulled her close and
started to kiss her and in between kisses said, “We can be alone and enjoy each
other’s company until our plane leaves.”

“Sounds
wonderful. When do we go?” Blake cupped her face, “Now would be good.”

Blake put dinner on and when he turned he saw how beautiful Lexy looked. He could
resist but lean over the counter to kiss her. “When you said you wouldn’t live
with parents…”

Lexy smirked
as she said, “Yes.”

“You
wouldn’t spend the night either then?”

She walked around to where Blake was
standing and looked into his eyes, “I never said I wouldn’t spend the night but
you don’t want to stay at mine, do you?” Blake looked away and paused then
looking back at Lexy said, “No I don’t because of what happened.” Lexy walked
over to the sofa and asked as she sat down, “How do we solve this?” Blake sat
next to her, “I guess it’s time I moved out. I mean Dad will want his house
back. Dawn will want to try for a baby and I’ll just be in their way. It’s
either that or crash at my brother’s.”

“I could
help you look.” She rested her head on his lap and he looked at her lovingly
saying, “I’d really like that. Now if you would like to make your way to the table I’ll
plate up dinner.”

Lexy sat
waiting for her meal and suddenly the room went dark as Blake switched off the
lights. Suddenly the table became lit by the glow of candles, he leaned in and kissed her
putting a meal in front of her. “Dinner is served.”

He sat opposite Lexy
looking at her face glow with the flickering of light, “Lexy, What?”

“This is so
sweet and once we are home it’s all going to end.” He saw a tear trickle down
her face.

“Our
relationship has only just started, please don’t cry.”

He went over to her and
held her in an embrace, “It’s just no man has ever been this romantic before.”
As she wiped the tears from face, “What I mean is no man has ever cooked for me
before.”

“I was
taught how to cook and I learnt from Will that woman love a man that cooks.”
Lexy started to laugh, “Your brother gave you good advice there. Is that how he
won Heather?”

“No and don’t ask me because he swore me to
secrecy, you know a brother thing.”

“Now I am
curious.”

“Let’s drop
the subject as Heather doesn’t even know I know. Now let’s talk about us.”

When he sat
back down they forgot about the meal as Lexy sat on his lap and asked, “What
kind of house do you want?”

“As long as
you visit I don’t care.” Lexy looked hurt and teased Blake, “You only want me
to visit?”

He held her
face and replied, “If you wanted to stay the night I wouldn’t say no.”

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Once the
door had closed Matt made his way to Hazel’s room and walked straight in and
wrapped his arms around his fiancée, “I don’t know why you are getting dressed
because you know I’m only going to remove them again.”

Hazel looked at him with
love and replied, “Won’t we get disturb?”

“Dad and
Paris have just left. Paris agreed to get him out of the house so we could be
alone.”

Hazel now
had a grin on her face, “In that case we’d better remove your clothes.” As she
trailed her hands down his chest, she pulled him towards the bed and as she sat
down Hazel pulled him on top of her, “I thought we were removing my clothes
first.”

“I want us
to kiss first then…” Hazel stopped and finished the sentence by whispering in
Matt’s ear and when she finished Matt had gone into shock, “I take it by that
look it will be your first time?” Matt was lost for words and couldn’t say
anything but nod in agreement.

Spencer
blurted out, “Paris I have to go back to the house. I forgot my wallet.” Paris
looked him in the eye and said, “It’s in your back pocket. Just leave Mathew
and Hazel alone.”

“I can’t….”

Paris
started to yell, “Spencer I love you but your son is newly engaged and he wants
time alone with his fiancée and you can’t blame him. You can’t protect him
forever now leave them too it. Do you like Hazel?”

“I think she
is wonderful and Matt is head over heels for her.”

“Then it
sounds like there is no problem and stop treating him like a child or you won’t
have a relationship with him much longer.”

Spencer kissed Paris and replied,
“You are right, I just get worried to easily. Once his Mum left I became both
Mum and Dad. Letting go is difficult but I have to or lose him permanently.”

Matt leaned
over to kiss Hazel and said, “You are driving me crazy. I can’t hold on much
longer.”

“Me either.”
When Matt finally entered Hazel, she let out a moan. He tried to hold back but
the passion and desire was too much and it was all over.

Matt sat on the edge
of the bed upset. Hazel was puzzled and sat beside him, “Matt, what’s wrong?”

“I didn’t
want it over that quick. You must hate me.” Hazel pulled him close and said, “I
love you. Sex can be like that sometimes. You have done nothing wrong. If you
want we can go again in a few minutes.” Matt face lit up, “I’ll miss this place
when we go home tomorrow.”

“Yeah me
too. Kirsten is arranging an engagement party for us.”

Grinning at
Hazel he asked, “You told her on purpose, didn’t you?”

Hazel looked
away then said, “Maybe, I just wanted a party.” Matt started to get dressed and
said to Hazel, “Get dressed we need to talk.

After making food Matt said, “It
will be a few years before we get married.”

“I know that
but you are telling me this for a reason. What’s going on?”

“How would
you feel if I went to university?” Hazel looked upset as she stared into his
eyes, “Think about it Haz, I can get a good job with good pay, a better life
for both of us.”

“No there is
more to this and I want to know.”

“Uncle
Estevan wants to give us a gift once we are married.” Hazel just stared as Matt
continued, “If I agree to go to university and study business I get the arcade.
If I agree to his terms he and Uncle William will run it putting all money into
an account for us and on graduation day it all becomes ours.”

“When was
this discussed?” Hazel demanded.

“When he
spoke to me on his wedding day. He told me to talk to you then let him know.”

“Has he
chosen the university too?”

“Haz, don’t
be upset. I thought I could attend the local university so I can still live at
the house with you.” Hazel started to raise her voice, “You never said about
going to university before but now?”

Matt
crouched down and saw how upset she was, “Remember I said I was travelling?”
Hazel now met his eyes, “I stopped because of you. I want to be with you but I
do want to go university. The plan was travel, university then meet someone but
I never thought I’d meet someone first. I’m not interested in anyone but you.”

“I’ve heard
rumours about the parties the students have…”

“I’d be
there to study not party. We will talk again about this Haz but you said
something about making love again.” He pulled Hazel to her feet cupping her
face as he kissed her then led her back to her room to make love once again.

A while
later Hazel was on the porch thinking about everything that had been discussed earlier.
She had to admit having a business already established to start married life was
more than generous but would it right for them?

“What are
you thinking about?” Matt asked as he leaned against the railing.

“It’s a
wonderful offer but don’t you think Estevan is still trying to control
everything you do?”

Matt leaned over her and replied, “I can see why you would
think that but any questions just ask him and he will be honest with you. I think
he made the offer because he thinks of me as family. I also think after Dad

panicked about us getting engaged Estevan decided to give us a generous offer of a
business so we would wait and get married.”

“So if we
got married next week for example the offer would be taken back?” Estevan
appeared and suggested they spoke about this inside. “I thought you were on
honeymoon not to be disturbed?”

“We are but
I knew when you told Hazel about the offer she would have questions. The
question you asked outside about retracting the offer if you married next week.
Answer would be no I wouldn’t but you still wouldn’t have the business until 4
years had passed because that is how long university takes.”

“So you are
trying to control us?” Hazel demanded but Dawn stepped in, “I think Spencer and
Estevan are both worried that you are very young to be engaged. However they
love Mathew and all they are asking is to complete your education and if you
can, this is your wedding gift with no strings.”

“Ummm no I dropped
out at the last minute so I didn’t finish my exams.”

“Then go to
university with Matt and study together.” Estevan got up to leave but said, “Look
all I’m trying to do is give a good opportunity here so you don’t end up
struggling. If you turn me down I won’t be offended.”

Matt looked at Hazel
holding her close, “What do you say? We can save up and have a great wedding then
buy our own place.” Hazel still looking at Matt asked Estevan, “Do we have to
move back to Painswater Point or can we live where we choose?”

Estevan
smiled, “I told you no strings so it’s your choice.”

Matt came up to Estevan
hugged him and said, “You have a deal but I want to study in Lucky Palms.”

Paris walked
in with Spencer, “I kept him away for as long as possible.” When Spencer saw
Matt hug Estevan relief washed over him. “You accepted the offer?”